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NY A10631

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/6/2022

Primary Sponsor

Chantel Jackson

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the New York State Violence in Mass Media Research Program within the Firearm Violence Research Institute to study effects of media reporting on violent crime
  • Program purposes include advising government officials on how violent crime reporting may glorify crimes and encourage copycat violence, researching media reporting effects, and identifying research gaps and coordination needs
  • Authorizes research on mass media coverage practices, consequences of irresponsible reporting, prevention and treatment of mass public violence, and effects of media reporting on racial profiling and jury outcomes
  • Funds the program through the existing Firearm Violence Research Fund via legislative appropriation
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate authorization for the Commissioner of Education to adopt necessary rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Establishes the New York state violence in mass media research program to study the effects of mass media reporting on violent crimes.

Last Action

referred to higher education

7/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Higher Education7/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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